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Language & Communication — Lesson 54

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barrages

bəˈrɑːʒɪz

The rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) — the government built several barrages along the river.

The government built several barrages along the river.

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barred

bɑrd

Prevent from entering; keep out — he looked through the barred door.

The windows were barred to prevent break-ins.

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basics

ˈbeɪsɪks

A statement of fundamental facts or principles — let's start with the basics of cooking.

You need to learn the basics before moving on to advanced topics.

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bathos

ˈbæθɑːs

Triteness or triviality of style — bathos is often used in satire to mock pomposity.

The poem began with lofty imagery but ended in bathos when the hero tripped over his shoelace.

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bauble

ˈbɔːbl

A mock scepter carried by a court jester — she hung colorful baubles on the Christmas tree.

She hung colorful baubles on the Christmas tree.

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baubles

ˈbɑbəlz

A mock scepter carried by a court jester — sparkling baubles reflected the candlelight.

The Christmas tree was covered in shiny red baubles.

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bawdy

ˈbɔːdi

Lewd or obscene talk or writing — he told a bawdy story that made everyone laugh.

The comedian's bawdy jokes divided the audience.

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bawl

bɔl

Shout loudly and without restraint — the baby started to bawl when she was hungry.

The baby started to bawl when she was hungry.

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bawled

bɔld

Shout loudly and without restraint — the baby bawled all night long.

The baby bawled all night long.

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beacons

ˈbiː.kənz

A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance — the lighthouse served as a beacon for ships in the fog.

The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships in the fog.

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beams

biːmz

Long, thick pieces of wood, metal, or concrete used to support structures — the wooden beams in the old barn are very strong.

The beams of sunlight streamed through the window.

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beckoned

ˈbekənd

Signal with the hands or nod — he beckoned to me from across the room.

She beckoned the waiter over to their table.

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